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Blaze Peony
Paeonia x 'Blaze'
Pronunciation: pay-OHN-ee-uh
SKU #02424
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Fast growing 1 1/2 to 2 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide.
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| Description | Bright red, ruffled petals create a bowl around the bright yellow center. Blooms are displayed on the erect stems of this clumping perennial. Excellent background plant for spring bulbs, or use in perennial or shrub borders. Choice cut flower. Herbaceous. |
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| Bloom Time | Mid to late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border |
| Design Ideas | Peonies are among the most coveted perennials of the highbrow border. Their big bushy shape is outstanding in foundation planting and beds close to outdoor living spaces. They can also blend naturally into more casual settings creating focal points and bold color in season. A gorgeous plant for flower filled lawn islands and in high profile front yard locations. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Bellflower (Campanula) |
| Care Instructions | Easy to grow in average well-drained soils that are rich in organic matter. Follow a regular watering schedule during first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Prune seed heads after bloom for a neat appearance. Needs little fertilization; an annual sidedressing of organic compost is beneficial. Prune foliage in fall. |
| History | Commonly known as Chinese peony, this is a cultivar of the species Paeonia lactiflora a native of a wide range from Tibet to Siberia. It is a parent in the ancestry of most modern peony hybrids. Blaze was introduced in 1973 by breeder Fay. Paeonia root is an old time remedy in European folk healing and also is vital in ancient Chinese medicine where it is known is pinyin. |
Details
| Description | Bright red, ruffled petals create a bowl around the bright yellow center. Blooms are displayed on the erect stems of this clumping perennial. Excellent background plant for spring bulbs, or use in perennial or shrub borders. Choice cut flower. Herbaceous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Mid to late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Peonies are among the most coveted perennials of the highbrow border. Their big bushy shape is outstanding in foundation planting and beds close to outdoor living spaces. They can also blend naturally into more casual settings creating focal points and bold color in season. A gorgeous plant for flower filled lawn islands and in high profile front yard locations. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Bellflower (Campanula) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Easy to grow in average well-drained soils that are rich in organic matter. Follow a regular watering schedule during first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Prune seed heads after bloom for a neat appearance. Needs little fertilization; an annual sidedressing of organic compost is beneficial. Prune foliage in fall. |
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History
| History | Commonly known as Chinese peony, this is a cultivar of the species Paeonia lactiflora a native of a wide range from Tibet to Siberia. It is a parent in the ancestry of most modern peony hybrids. Blaze was introduced in 1973 by breeder Fay. Paeonia root is an old time remedy in European folk healing and also is vital in ancient Chinese medicine where it is known is pinyin. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.